Matthew BoyleThe establishment of Nidec Aerospace LLC, a joint venture between Embraer and Nidec Corporation, has received regulatory approval, enabling the creation of Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS) for the aerospace industry. Vincent Braley, previously of Nidec’s Motion and Drives division in the US, has been appointed CEO. Michael Briggs of Nidec highlights this approval as a significant milestone towards advancing sustainable aviation. Embraer’s Dimas Tomelin emphasizes the collaborative potential to innovate in green aviation. The joint venture, announced at the Paris Air Show, aims to tap into the growing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, projected to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2040. Eve Air Mobility will be the launch customer for the Electric Propulsion System. Nidec brings expertise in electrical motors, while Embraer contributes controller knowledge. The joint venture is split with Nidec holding 51% and Embraer 49%. Nidec Aerospace plans to invest over USD 77 million for mass production starting in 2026.
Nidec Aerospace LLC: Advancing Electric Propulsion Systems through Joint Venture with Embraer
The establishment of their mutual venture, Nidec Aerospace LLC, has received unqualified approval from all required regulatory authorities, according to announcements from Brazil’s Embraer and the Japanese company Nidec Corporation.
In order to create Electric Propulsion Systems ( EPS) for the aerospace industry, the transaction combines the complementary synergies and various fields of expertise of engineering conglomerates.
With fast effect, Vincent Braley, the head of staff for Nidec’s Motion and Drives division in the United States, has been named CEO of the company. In his new position as the joint venture’s potential growth leader, Bradley brings extensive experience in business development and management.
According to Michael Briggs, Senior Vice President and President of the Motion &, Energy Business Unit at Nidec, this approval “marks a major milestone not only in our shared venture to advance and electrify the way the world travels.” The Nidec Aerospace team is prepared to bring the knowledge, speed, and drive required to accelerate sustainable aviation on a global scale now that it has received formal approval to move forward.
” We are ecstatic about the unqualified clearance. The integration of these two strong administrative and engineering capabilities with a focus on business excellence will be the next step. According to Dimas Tomelin, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Digital and Innovation at Embraer, our incredible teams will be able to work together to create cutting-edge solutions that will contribute to the advancement of green aviation.
Nidec Aerospace and Embraer Joint Venture: Pioneering Electric Propulsion Systems for Urban Air Mobility
The business combination, which was unveiled in June at the Paris Air Show, aims to open up new possibilities by offering agnostic portfolios of goods and services from all over the world. This goal was initially sparked by the expansion of the Urban Air Mobility ( UAM ) sector.
According to Morgan Stanley Research, the UAM market is developing and could reach a market size of USD 1.5 trillion by 2040.
Eve Air Mobility, a manufacturer of eVTOL, will be the cooperative venture Electric Propulsion System’s launch customer.
Nidec will provide its expertise, technical know-how, and resources pertaining to electrical motors, while Embraer will contribute its knowledge, knowledge of how to use a controller. Embraer holds the remaining 49 % of the joint venture, while Nidec holds a 51 % share.
In the upcoming years, Nidec Aerospace is anticipated to invest more than USD 77 million to begin mass production in 2026.
Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation through Electric Propulsion Systems
In conclusion, the approval of Nidec Aerospace LLC marks a pivotal moment in the aerospace industry’s transition towards sustainable aviation. With Embraer and Nidec Corporation joining forces, the establishment of Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS) heralds a new era of innovation. Led by experienced CEO Vincent Braley, the joint venture is poised to capitalize on the burgeoning Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, with Eve Air Mobility as its inaugural customer. With substantial investments earmarked for mass production, Nidec Aerospace is primed to play a leading role in shaping the future of aviation by delivering cutting-edge solutions for greener and more efficient air travel.
